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Food packages are designed to entice you to buy the food tucked inside. Part of that design includes words like "zero calories" or "less fat than the leading brand." But...

The dreaded grocery store haul. We all have to do it at some point, and I don't think anyone enjoys grocery shopping. At least, I know I don't. It is...

Have you ever heard of a chef card? I learned about the chef card from a friend who has grown up with multiple food allergies. She has learned to take...

Who knew the world would experience such a drastic change in late 2019? The world's events include wars, rising energy, and fuel costs. For the UK, leaving the European Union...

Stress is something everyone inevitably deals with. It is one of the many commonalities of this human experience. Understanding how much stress impacts people with allergies and other chronic conditions...

Having been allergic to several things throughout my life, I often think about when I will become old and frail if I'm lucky enough to get to such an age...

Have you ever tried NAET? It stands for Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques. In a nutshell, it is a non-invasive, drug free method of alleviating allergies. Although NAET is not backed by robust scientific...

Allergies can make traveling more challenging — and more interesting. I have food and environmental allergies, but I don't let that stop me from taking trips. I prepare in advance...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

Recently, I had the pleasure of going to a salt cave for a session. I had wanted to do it for quite a while since I learned about salt caves...

If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend the money in those accounts, especially when living...

30 years ago, my husband and I were broke college students. And like most college students, we were trying to eat on a dime. That meant lots of spaghetti, ramen...

Allergy awareness might bring thoughts of donating to research and participating in local walks. Awareness activities aim to increase knowledge of an issue to help those it affects. People with...

Dealing with food allergies is exhausting. The constant planning and anxiety that comes with having a list of foods you need to avoid can be debilitating. For me, it becomes...

Every spring, the concept of using honey to treat allergies comes up. Inevitably, one of my friends will post on social media asking other moms for ideas to treat their...

I have never before had a problem with eating seafood, that was until 2 weeks ago. I nearly ended up in A&E. To provide some context, I admit that my...

Sleep hygiene is more than just showering before bed, brushing your teeth, and sleeping on clean bedding. Sleep hygiene is the habits and behaviors that can help you regularly get...

We have all been there: feeling hopeless and lost when you can't seem to find answers or improvement for your food allergies. It can be daunting and even scary. You...

About 3 years ago, I moved into my apartment. I was going through a tough time in my personal life, and control of my allergies was at an all-time low...